Emmeline B. Wells' Campaign for State Senate, 1896

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Emmeline B. Wells' Campaign for State Senate, 1896

Campaign Title

Emmeline B. Wells' Campaign for State Senate, 1896

Candidate

Wells, Emmeline B.

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State Senate

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Legislative
State

Campaign Date

1896

State/Territory

Utah

Region

West

Resources

An Advocate for Women: The Public Life of Emmeline B. Wells, 1870-1920
Emmeline B. Wells: A Fine Soul Who Served
Emmeline Blanche Woodward Wells

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